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Revision as of 01:55, 26 June 2015

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任何 is a modifier that means means "any", "whichever", or "whatsoever". It is also like the English phrases "any and all" or "no matter what".

Structure

This modifier usually does not use 的. It is often paired with 都 or 也.

任何 + noun

Examples

  • 这 是 我们 俩 的 秘密, 跟任何 人 都 不要 说。This is our secret. Don't tell it to anyone.
  • 我 父母 不 让 我 参加 任何 校外 的 活动。My parents won't let me participate in any school activity.
  • 这么 多 年 过去 了,他 还是 没有任何变化。So many years have passed, and he hasn't changed a bit.
  • 这 种 情况 在任何 时候 都 不能 发生。You can't let this kind of thing happen in any circumstance.
  • 我们 老板 人 很 好,你 有任何 想法 都 可以 跟 他 说。Our boss is a very good person. Any thoughts you have you can discuss with him.
  • 我 先 走 了,有任何 需要 给 我 打电话 吧。I'm leaving now. Call me if you need anything.

See also

Sources and further reading